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Laurencia, Laurenza, Lorencia
See LAURENZA.
Luciella is a feminine name that serves as an elegant elaboration of Lucia, ultimately derived from the Latin 'lux' meaning 'light.' This delicate name combines the luminous quality of its root with…
Italian diminutive of Laura
"bay laurel"
The first syllable of Laura in Italian rhymes with now, so Lauretta does not really sound like the decidedly midcentury Loretta thought most English speakers will pronounce it that way. Still, this…
Italian place-name
"pond, lake"
Laguna Beach is a famous California spot -- though there's "goonie" teasing potential.
Italian variation of Letitia
"gladness"
Letizia is a pretty Latin variation of Letitia; it's one of those Italian names for girls that makes the more familiar version feel less prissy and more appealing. Letizia was the first name of…
Lucrezia is an elegant Italian feminine name with ancient Roman roots. Derived from the Latin family name Lucretius, it's associated with wealth and prosperity. The name gained prominence during the…
Leonzio is an Italian masculine name that serves as a variant of Leon or Leonardo. Derived from Latin roots meaning "lion," it carries connotations of strength, courage, and nobility. While less…
Lanz is a masculine name with Germanic origins, functioning as both a surname and given name across European countries. This strong, concise name may derive from 'Lanzo,' a medieval German name, or…
Lionzio is a rare masculine name with Italian stylistic influences. It appears to be a creative elaboration of 'lion' (leone in Italian), possibly combined with the Italian suffix '-zio' which…
Lodovico is an Italian masculine name, a variant of Ludwig or Louis, derived from the Germanic elements 'hlud' meaning 'famous' and 'wig' meaning 'battle.' It essentially translates to 'famous…
Italian, feminine variation of Ludovic
"famous in war"
This Olde World name with a large measure of European style makes an offbeat possibility for the bold baby namer in search of interesting Italian names for girls . Currently very popular in its…
English and Scottish variation of Ludwig
"famous warrior"
Euro-cool. Heard more in Scotland than in England or the US, Ludovic Lesly is a character in the Sir Walter Scott novel Quentin Durward and Sir Ludovic Kennedy was a noted Scottish broadcaster and…
Italian variation of Leonidas
Leonida is the modern Italian form of the name of the ancient Spartan king. Though names that end in a or the a sound are usually feminine, there are several examples popular in recent years -- Luca,…
The Lido is a sand island directly across from Venice. Lido is also used to mean beach resort or swimming pool.
Italian
"lavender"
Italian color and nature name.
Italian, feminine variation of Lorenzo, Latin
"from Laurentum or bay laurel"
Unusual and appealing, Laurenza might make a perfect honor name for an ancestral Laura or Lawrence. Count Laurenza among the unknown-yet-usable Italian names for girls .
Leonello is a masculine Italian name that serves as a diminutive form of Leone, meaning "lion." It has origins in ancient Roman culture, where lions symbolized strength and courage. The name carries…